Column: Is America really as divided as it seems?
"Most of the country believes we are divided. But, ironically, we also agree on more societal issues than we believe we do."
"Most of the country believes we are divided. But, ironically, we also agree on more societal issues than we believe we do."
"Colleges and universities have an obligation to ensure that work and academic commitments do not function as yet another form of voter suppression and disenfranchisement imposed on marginalized students and workers in this country."
Bumble has experienced an 84 percent increase in video call volume and longevity, and the adult platform OnlyFans has reported a 75 percent increase in sign-ups, a number likely to grow as more people turn to cybersex work in the wake of COVID-19 layoffs. In the wake of these increases, we need to have a conversation about how we can make things safer.
Opposing factions of The Daily Tar Heel's Editorial Board weigh in on the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks.
"Even though most students only live in Chapel Hill nine months out of the year, it is important to realize that we share a space with almost 60,000 permanent residents."
"UNC must learn from not only their mistakes in August, but also from the mistakes and successes of other universities that are attempting to reopen as well."
Columnist Trevor Stevenson shares three songs that have helped him survive 2020 (thus far).
"As a graduate worker in the department reflecting on my four years of agitating for higher stipends, I am mostly concerned about how our department came to this decision, and how it relates to existing wealth and power differentials within academia."
"Social media is neither good nor bad. It just is. How we use it is what matters."
"Although our generational vocabulary might be different, we are, in the most fundamental way, speaking the same code."
"If the Biden-Harris campaign really wants to secure our votes, secure the election and raise enthusiasm, they need to make better strides in connecting — playing 'Despacito' at a Hispanic Heritage Month event is not going to cut it."
"The decision to not implement breaks into our schedule feels like blatant disregard for our mental and physical health during this already fraught time of crisis, and, frankly, we’re disappointed."
"Years from now, UNC lore will be stocked with stories still untold about how Guskiewicz’s leadership defined an era in Chapel Hill. What sort of an era will it be?"
"Guskiewicz should regret his decisions. Showing a little remorse is the least he can provide."
Does the latest scientific discovery point to aliens on Venus? Columnist Rajee Ganesan explains.
"Fellow transfer students: I know a lot of us are feeling discouraged and wondering if this is the right time to be transferring, but we have come this far."
Columnist Michael Beauregard explores the influence of the New Deal on Chapel Hill.
"According to some parents, having a mental illness can be shameful, so they are told to suppress their feelings. Conversations about mental health are on the rise, especially amongst our generation; however, in South Asian households, it still seems to be a taboo."